Reports Report 5130u (Event 5130-2025)

Observer
Name Scottie I
Experience Level 1/5
Remarks I walked outside on my porch to observe the stars. I have always been fascinated with the sky. It was perfect timing because I immediately noticed the green ball of light at my 10 o'clock position falling at roughly a 30° or 35° angle. It was in the Eastern sky. I was so excited and immediately told my girlfriend and daughter
Location
Address Greenville, VA
Latitude 38° 0' 47.68'' N (38.013245°)
Longitude 79° 9' 26.63'' W (-79.157397°)
Elevation 485.094208m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2025-08-19 22:30 EDT
UT Date & Time 2025-08-20 02:30 UT
Duration ≈3.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up left to down right
Descent Angle 151°
Moving
Facing azimuth 68.99°
First azimuth 49.66°
First elevation 23°
Last azimuth 64.45°
Last elevation 16°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Dark Green, Green, Light Green
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation No
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation No
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation No
Remarks -